24/11/2025
FEAR OF SARA TO BE PRESIDENT - by Doc Joe
Bakit Ayaw ng Simbahan at Oligarch kay VP Sara Duterte na Maging Presidente ng Pilipinas?
Politics in the Philippines is never just about policies. It is always a clash of personalities, symbols, and the deeper stories that shape our national identity. And when the name “Duterte” enters the conversation, emotions flare, narratives collide, and power structures tremble.
Pero bakit nga ba sa mata ng iba tila may ilang sektor tulad ng simbahan at oligarchs na hindi komportable sa posibilidad na si VP Sara Duterte ang maging susunod na Presidente? Let’s trace the roots of the story.
I. The Shadow of a Father: The Duterte Legacy
The story begins, of course, with Rodrigo Roa Duterte, ang dating alkalde ng Davao na naging Presidente, isang strongman figure na nagpasiklab ng matinding pagbabago, galit, takot, at pag-asa sa iba’t ibang sektor ng lipunan.
FP "Rody" Duterte was never a traditional politician. Hindi siya pino. Hindi siya elitista. Hindi siya pang-oligarch. He spoke the language of the masses: raw, unfiltered, minsan mura, minsan galit, pero laging diretso. He confronted the Church. He criticized God openly.
He cursed the Pope in frustration over traffic. He defied Western leaders, insulted foreign institutions, and challenged long-standing power brokers.
Pero, para sa ilang Pilipino, HERO siya, isang boses ng taong-bayan. Para naman sa iba, peligro. And in that long shadow stands Sara Duterte.
II. Sara Duterte: The Strong Daughter of a Strongman
Sara Duterte is not her father, but she carries his fire. A strong woman, firm, principled, and decisive. Hindi takot makipagsuntukan kung kailangan literally and politically. Pero, may puso para sa mahihirap. Consistent sa mga pro-poor programs. Practical, strategic, at mabilis kumilos. Known for her “Tapang at Malasakit” brand. At higit sa lahat: Hindi siya madaling kontrolin. She cannot be manipulated.
But she is also different:
1. She is more polished than her father.
2. She chooses her battles.
3. She is calmer, more calculating, more diplomatic.
4. She has connections not just in the military but also among Chinese business groups.
5. She is firmly anti-left, which instantly made her enemies in political blocs, activists, and even some policy influencers.
Sa kabila nito, she has made many enemies among prominent politicians and powerful congressmen who wanted her to play their game and expected her to be submissive. The old political dynasties threatened by her potential, and yes, sectors from the Church who still feel wounded by Duterte’s harsh words during his presidency. She is a Duterte, but she is her own force.
III. Bakit Kabado ang Ilang Sektor sa Kanya, like?
1. The Church: A Complicated History
The Duterte name carries the memory of clashes with the Church: harsh criticisms against priests; attacks on religious doctrines; public mockery of Catholic beliefs; and open defiance of the Church’s moral authority. Kaya naman, kahit si Sara mismo ay hindi kasing vocal ng kaniyang ama, her surname carries historical tension. To many in the spiritual sphere, Sara Duterte's presidency means unpredictability and the possibility of renewed conflict.
2. Oligarchs: Fear of Losing Control
Maraming oligarch ang naging uneasy kay Digong dahil hindi siya nakipaglaro sa traditional power circles: He attacked big corporations. He shut down a major media giant. He opposed monopolies. He was willing to confront business empires. Sara, while different, still carries the same reputation: someone who cannot be controlled.
In the world of oligarch politics, ang pinakakinatatakutan nila ay isang lider na hindi nila kayang i-pressure, i-bribe, or i-steer. A strong Duterte woman in the presidency means unpredictable economic reforms; less influence for elite families; and a potential push for anti-oligarch policies, and a national agenda that may prioritize the poor over the wealthy. This creates natural resistance.
3. Political Elites: She Breaks the Mold
Sara has: confronted senators; clashed with Congress; stood firm against political pressure; refused to bend even when cornered. Her independence is admired by many, but feared by those who want a controllable president. She is not part of Manila's political circles,
And many elites prefer someone who is part of their club.
IV. Despite Everything, She Remains Standing
Sara Duterte continues to survive political storms: She has endured attacks from the media. She has been targeted by political rivals. She navigates factional conflicts within the government. She maintains mass support among Mindanaoans and many Filipinos nationwide.
Her strength does not come from wealth or pedigree,
But from her connection to people, ordinary Filipinos na pagod sa elitista at paulit-ulit na dynasties. She is a woman who carries both the weight of her father’s name and the hope of those who feel forgotten.
V. In the End, Why the Resistance?
Because a Sara Duterte presidency means: a leader who can’t be controlled; a woman who can stand up to powerful institutions; a potential repeat of “pro-poor, anti-elite” governance; disruption of long-standing political alliances; unpredictability in the eyes of traditional power holders; and a new era for Mindanao-led leadership. Whether you support or oppose her, one thing is sure: Sara Duterte challenges the existing power map of the Philippines.
At ayaw ng ilan na mabago ito. Pero, sa next election, dito ang labanan ng pwersa at daya--ONLY GOD KNOWS! AND I PRAY, LORD, SAVE THE PHILIPPINES.
Ctto
